The Brothers

Akasha❤️

After Odell got Akasha's number, he immediately called her. He was a little nervous, because he wasn't sure how she was going to react to him calling. He was pretty sure she wanted nothing to do with him, but she'd been on his mind and he just had to. Perhaps he thought that asking her to go along to LA with him will keep him from being distracted from other women, and maybe they could get to know each other more. This seemed like a reach to him, and Colin, but Colin vouched for his big once again, hoping and praying he wouldn't fuck up this time.

After about four rings, Akasha finally picks up the phone.

"Hello."

"Hey beautiful."

"...Odell?"

"Mhhm."

"How did you....Aaliyah. I'm gonna ring her neck when I see her."

"Nah, don't do that."

"Why shouldn't I. No one told her to give my number to you.."

"I begged and pleaded for it."

"Why, what do you want?"

"A chance."

"I've given you plenty."

"One more won't hurt."

She sighs. "Yes. It will. I don't think you'll ever get it."

"Come on Kash."

"Is that all you wanted, sir."

"Yes, but.."

"Goodnight Mr. Beckham." She says before hanging up. "Imma kill Aaliyah." She says before opening her and Aaliyah's text thread.

Kash❤️💃🏽: I'm going to kill you.

Liyah❤️: why, what I do😔

Kash❤️💃🏽: You know. Gave blondie my number...

Liyah❤️: Give him a chance Akasha. You and I both know you could use some dick in your life. Maybe you wouldn't be so damn up tight all the time.

Kash❤️💃🏽: You know what...

Liyah❤️: I love you boo😘😘

Kash❤️💃🏽: yeah yeah.

Liyah❤️: Accept my love Akasha Giselle!

Kash❤️💃🏽: Clearly, it's time for you to go to bed.

Liyah❤️: I was going, until you decided to disturb the peace. Now let me go to bed...all by my lonesomeness.

Kash❤️💃🏽: No Colin tonight?

Liyah❤️: ugh, no! I was so hoping he'd stay. I needed some dick tonight. I'm salty as hell.

Kash❤️💃🏽: Well, don't forget you got Mr. Pinky in your closet😂

Liyah❤️: I retired him when Colin came back into the picture😫😫

Kash❤️💃🏽: So you threw him away?!

Liyah❤️: Nah, he still in my closet.

Kash❤️💃🏽: then bring his ass out of retirement and stimulate your mind Craig.

Liyah❤️: and that's my cue to go to bed. Goodnight Akasha.

Kash❤️💃🏽: Just sayin. Think about it. It'll save you the frustration.

Liyah❤️: I guess. Goodnight boo.

Kash❤️💃🏽: Goodnight...I'm still mad at you😑

Liyah❤️: 😘😘😘

Kash puts her on the charger and heads to the bathroom for a shower.

Odell knows he has to start doing things to win her over, and to show that he's serious. He's really never gone above and beyond for a woman, but he thought he'd give it a shot, starting tomorrow.

The next day, he'd gotten up, did his usual mid-morning workout, then came back home for a shower. When he got done with showering it was almost lunch time. He figured he'd start by taking Akasha to lunch.

On his way to her dance studio that she taught at, he realized he couldn't go empty handed.

He calls up Colin. "Aye, I need you to ask Aaliyah what Kash's favorite flowers are."

"Do I look like the messenger boy to you?"

"Yeah, you do. Now text me back with what I want to know."

He texts back within the next five to ten minutes.

Kap: Lotus flowers.

After finally finding the flowers, he picks up some chocolate covered strawberries and heads to the dance studio. He walks in, and it's empty. He guesses her kiddos won't be here till later. Quietly walking to her office, he finds her sitting at her desk, face buried in her MacBook.

He clears his through, catching her attention. She gives him a confused look. "What are you doing here?"

"Isn't it obvious, I came by to see you." He walks over to her side of the desk and leans against it, placing the flowers on top. "These are for you."

She smiles. "Lotus flowers..."

"Your favorite, right?"

"Yes. How did you know that?"

"A little birdie told me."

"Which lightskin birdie told you?"

"Both of them."

"Colin and Aaliyah gone stop this."

"Don't be so hard on them. They just trynna help a couple love birds."

"Love birds?"

"Yes. Kash, my feelings for you are obvious, but I know for sure, that you feel something for me. You just won't get yourself to admit it."

"I have no problem admitting it. My problem with you is trust, and if a relationship don't have trust then there's no point."

"Give me a chance to gain your trust. One shot."

"...one shot?"

"Yes, and we can start with lunch." Kash was starving. She hadn't eaten since early this morning after working out.

"I guess I could eat." Odell smiles.

"Perfect." He holds out his hand to help her out of her chair. They leave and hit up a spot close to her dance studio. Odell was actually nervous the entire time but as they get settled into deep conversation, his nerves went away. He could honestly listen to Akasha speak all day....about dancing, about her kids, that she considers her babies. The more he listens, the more he falls in love. Asking her about LA slipped his mind, but he wants to get in good with her a little more before he made that step.